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Low rainfall pushes up water tanker demand across Maharashtra's Marathwada

Updated On: 14 July, 2026 06:48 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent

Marathwada, which comprises the districts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Nanded, Hingoli, Dharashiv, Latur and Parbhani, has received 163.7 mm of rainfall against the seasonal average of 218.1 mm up to July 14

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The number of water tankers supplying villages increased from 200 on July 7 to 303 by 13 July. Representational Pic/File

The number of water tankers supplying villages increased from 200 on July 7 to 303 by 13 July. Representational Pic/File

A prolonged spell of below-average rainfall has led to a sharp increase in the number of water tankers supplying villages across Maharashtra's Marathwada region, according to the local administration, reported the PTI.

Officials said that the number of tankers has risen by more than 100 in just one week as water shortages continue to affect several rural areas.

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